Mario Kart Worldwas one of the biggest games to grace the latest Nintendo Direct event, and its announcement finally confirmed the title of the long-awaited racing game. Not only did eager gamers get a confirmed date for the Switch 2’s release, it was also revealed thatMario Kart Worldwill be available as a launch title for Nintendo’s forthcoming console. Between an official release date, a newMario Kartentry, and a treasure trove of other games, 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for Nintendo fans.
Even better, though, is that those who are excited aboutMario Kart Worlddon’t have to wait much longer for a deeper dive into the next big chapter in the franchise, as the game is set to get its very ownMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct event on April 17. In just a couple of weeks, fans of the beloved racing series will get a more in-depth look at what’s in store when the game launches this summer.
April 17 is Set to Bring Mario Kart World Into the Spotlight
Every Feature Confirmed For Mario Kart World, So Far
The first look atMario Kart Worldthat was offered at the Nintendo Direct showcase already gave players a look at a number of major changes and upgrades that have been made for the upcoming game. Free Roam serves as the franchise’s first-ever open-world, exploration-focused mode, while Knockout Tour seemingly takes a note fromFall Guys, tasking players with keeping up with a race’s minimum finishing place in order to advance on to the next level.
Fans who want even more details about the new features will want to mark April 17 on their calendars, as the specialMario Kart WorldNintendo Direct broadcast is bound to go over these upgrades in greater depth. There’s also the chance that there are even more surprising features in store for fans to learn about.Nintendo came out swinging with huge announcementsduring its first Switch 2 Direct, and the excitement from this recent event makes the prospect of even more news on April 17 that much more thrilling.
The Switch 2 andMario Kart Worldboth launch on Jul 24, 2025. Nintendo’s new console and racing game will be available as a bundle, which retails for $499.99, or players can purchase the console separately for $449.99.
The Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Shake Up an Already Huge Year For Gaming
Before the year even started, 2025 was already promising to be massive for gamers. Between the mounting anticipation forGTA 6and the onslaught of other major releases, including early-year hits likeSplit FictionandKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, 2025 already has so much to offer. Now that the Switch 2 is set to make waves this summer, alongside releases likeMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananza, the year has gotten even stronger.
Right now, it’s unclear exactly what Nintendo has in store for the specialMario Kart Worldevent on April 17, but subjects like character roster and the new game modes are bound to be discussed. Fromthird-party titles likeCyberpunk 2077to brand-new Nintendo exclusives, the Switch 2 is promising an exciting new era for the company.
The long-awaited sequel toHollow Knight,Hollow Knight: Silksong, was also featured at the Switch 2 showcase. While an official release date wasn’t revealed, a 2025 target was teased.
When April 17 does arrive, it will be fascinating to see what other featuresMario Kart Worldboasts that set it apart from its predecessors.TheMario Kartfranchisehas become one of the most iconic series in the racing game genre, and it will be exciting to see how much furtherMario Kart Worldhelps it evolve.
